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For people like me, the mild, somewhat psychedelic effects from cannabis are nothing compared to the side effects of pharmaceutical pills. When people suggest that medical cannabis shouldn’t be used because of its impact on our daily functions, or because it’s slightly psychedelic, it’s always good for a good laugh. I learned this through lived…

Original publication: February 1994. THE BATTLE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA PETER GORMAN Medical marijuana is legally available to only nine people nationwide. The Compassionate Investigational New Drug (IND) program which supplies government marijuana to those nine is jointly administered by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) and…

Unparalleled genetics from one of Europe’s oldest seed banks let you grow a piece of the past. Cannabis culture has undergone a massive transformation in the past decade. Shifting legalization laws have caused a sea change, taking the plant and those who grow it out of the dark corners and into the sun. As the…

Leafly teamed up with Trends Dispensary to address common stigmas about cannabis. We brought experts, activists, and growers together to help answer questions from the community. Trends Dispensary in Long Island City, Queens is changing the narrative about cannabis. Trends stands for “The Real Experience Needs A Different Story.” Leafly is proud to partner with…

Get your grinders and bongs ready for a really delicious list. Putting the best OG Kushes of all time took us back in time and made us excited for the future. Pivotal pot from a generation ago help define the dispensary menus you see today. In the mid-’90s, some super-dank, super-strong weed made it from…

Class is in session. Here’s the Good Grades review of Eureka’s new Northern Lights and Triple Diesel vapes Every week, Leafly and Good Grades Dispensary in Queens, New York partner to review a new product from the licensed market. This week, Karina and Presly are showing Eureka’s new vape flavors–Northern Lights, and Triple Diesel. Find…

Meet me in St Louis, where the cannabis industry thrives. With around 60 medical and adult-use dispensaries to choose from since Missouri launched their adult-use cannabis program in 2023, both locals and visitors of the Show Me State can shop around to find their favorite cannabis products with the best deals. To help narrow your…

Welcome to July, Stargazers, and happy Cancer season. Sunny days ahead! This is a time to nurture ourselves and delve fully into our emotional depths. The moon resets its cycle, creating an excellent opportunity for new intentions and embracing a fresh start. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening under the stars or reflecting with a…

After a long summer day, shut down your brain with the trendy, minty indica hybrid Gush Mints. Surging into the top 200 strains across America in just three years—Gush Mints gets smokers cooked, and it’s a beast in the garden. That’s a winning recipe for becoming a Leafly HighLight. Let’s soak in it. (This Leafly…

New York is where cannabis dreams are made. Since 2016, New Yorkers have enjoyed the perks of legal medical cannabis. But after recreational dispensaries were legalized in 2022, the demand for cannabis soared to new heights. Unfortunately, the roll out of recreational cannabis in New York has been sluggish. While there were supposed to be…